Chef Rodolfo Cuadros refers to himself as a “nomad” after a decade spent working alongside Latin American cooks in Miami, London and France. When he opened Wicker Park restaurant Amaru in 2019, Cuadros set out to serve pan-Latin cuisine and share parts of the various cultures that inspire his recipes. Lil Amaru is a continuation of Cuadro’s mission to explore the soul of Latin American cooking, focusing on delicious dishes that are commonly sold by street vendors in countries like Mexico, Cuba and Colombia.
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Starters
Guacamole serrano
Fresh avocado, red onions, cilantro, serrano toreados, lime
Pulpo a la plancha
Charred octopus, poblano sriracha
Sandwiches
All sandwiches are served with fries, substitute sweet plantains or crispy yuca for $1 more
Criollo chicken
Grilled Amish chicken, sweet plantains, mojo criollo, arugula, tomatoes
Choripan
Beef chorizo, burnt garlic aioli, chimichurri, arugula
Cuban sando
Cuban bread, braised pork shoulder, smoked ham, house-made pickles, dijonaise, swiss cheese
Tacos
Al pastor taco
Pork shoulder al pastor, pickled pineapple escabeche, cilantro
Asada taco
Skirt steak, salsa macha, onions, cilantro
Pacific rockfish taco
Ancho Chile battered rockfish, vigoron, smoked chili aioli, cilantro
Fries
Sweet plantains
Mojo fries
Crispy yuca
Papas bravas
Beverages
Mexican hot chocolate
Jamaica agua fresca
Horchata